The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said it is working to secure the safe passage of Filipinos and making other forms of coordination as needed to overcome challenges posed by the “uncertain situation” following the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban. In a statement, the...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) implemented 46 airport projects worth ₱4.64 billion of the 83 identified under its 2016-2018 agreement with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the former today (August 13) announced....
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said it has completed over half of the airport projects covered by its memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for the period of 2015 to 2018. (Photo from CAAP Facebook page) The authority bared this detail as...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has inaugurated the newly constructed "Malasakit Hall" of the Butuan Airport. (Photo from the Department of Transportation) The Malasakit Hall is a one-stop shop transient spot for the flying public specifically designed to provide comfort and...
Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade landed on the Bicol International Airport (BIA) in Daraga, Albay from Manila on Friday, July 30, ahead of its target completion in September this year. Tugade landed on the BIA runway on Friday morning aboard Gulfstream 150 to check the ongoing progress of...
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)-based law enforcement authorities have foiled an attempt to export over P5.1 million worth of "shabu" (methamphetamine hydrochloride) via DHL cargo to three locations abroad. (Photo from BOC) Agents from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of NAIA, together...
The P5-bIllion, 25-years delayed Bicol International Airport (BAI) is on track for this year's opening and to prove it, Transportation Secretary Art Tugade will land on its runway today, July 30. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) last night stated he "intends to land on the airport whether it...
MB/Ali Vicoy President Rodrigo Duterte led the nation in congratulating the country’s first Olympic gold medal winner Hidilyn Diaz following her arrival in Manila Wednesday night, July 29 from Tokyo, Japan. Duterte met with Diaz – gold medalist in the 55-kilogram category of women’s...
The newly completed Clark International Airport terminal building has dedicated a transit lounge exclusively for the use of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). (Photo from BCDA) The lounge, where OFWs can stay, rest, and relax while waiting for their departing flights, is free of charge. “Clark’s...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has pledged its support for the continuity of the government's infrastructure programs, saying that these projects have helped boost tourism activities in the country. Clark International Airport (Photo from BCDA) Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat made the...
Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and CEO Vince Dizon said the completion of the new passenger terminal building of the Clark International Airport is expected to create 150,000 new jobs. Clark International Airport (Photo from BCDA) Dizon said the modernization and...
President Duterte lauded the newly completed Clark International Airport (CRK), saying it will help boost the economic development in North and Central Luzon. President Rodrigo Duterte and Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade try out the self-check-in counter during the inspection of the newly...
